We just got back from Bamboo. Fantastic food in a beautiful outdoor patio. Very flavorful food ( the steak dishes had amazing flavors and the flavor of the grill really came through in a wonderful way). Great place and worth trekking to on Venice blvd in Palms. read more

Pedimos un Caribbean shrimp y un churrasco y ambos nos encantaron Un lugar muy encantador y un ambiente bien acogedor 10/10 recomendado read more

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DELICIOUS food! We had the shrimp Pizza which was absolutely delicious, thin crust. Their Mojitos are the best Mojitos I've ever tasted. We also had their flan which also was the best flan we have ever tasted, along with their French caramelized apple tart served a la mode! EXCELLENT customer service too! Beautiful ambiance. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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We had a great experience! The michelada made with Negra Modelo was packed with flavor and one of the highlights of our meal. The mango chicken was delicious, and the ceviche and tostaditas were both fresh and full of flavor. The service was quick, attentive, and very friendly from start to finish. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Excellent food, nice atmosphere, but the staff was all over the place and struggled to provide us with adequate service, most likely because we had a table reserved well in advance for about 25 people. Drinks and food took absurdly long and the entire time we felt like we were just inconveniencing the staff. Parking was also confusing. Overall, I would only return with a small smaller group or solo. read more

This place is amazing! I have been here a handful of times and my wife another handful. The food is always simply delicious. Don't have pics of the crab cakes or Cesar salad because I was too hungry to remember, but they went down without breathing! The crab cakes have mango salsa and it pairs so well. The croutons in the salad are so light and fluffy and the dressing is scrumptious. The Cancun steak is always our go to for entree. The black sauce is so great, especially on the rice. I think this wins awards! The caprinas and mojitos are a fantastic pair. Friday night dinner was busy and a bit busy, a little loud, but the service didn't delay and the tropical music was a nice touch to a nice evening. We will be back again for sure! read more

Bamboo Restaurant - Cancun steak entree - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Just found out these guys reopened! So excited for the Yucatan chicken! I've been jonesing for this so bad.

The food here at the Bamboo Bar and Restaurant is top notch - truly phenomenal flavors and presentation. Their mango chicken was phenomenal - juicy, tender, flavorful, and filling! The guacamole was tasty and was served with a side of their homemade salsa which packed a punch of heat. The drinks are made for you to uber home - my caipirinha was made the way that more than one would have had me in some trouble! Delicious, refreshing, and oh so full of alcohol!! The service was slow, and as we were the only diners in the entire restaurant, that was disappointing. The ambiance also leaves much to the imagination - but with flavors this good, I could be sitting on the floor in a dark room and my tastebuds would still be happy as ever. All in all, come for the food, stay for the drinks, and bring a group of friends to keep you company as you wait. An enjoyable experience I'll remember the next time I need a taste of island delicacy here in LA! read more

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Venice boulevard has no shortage of inependitly owned small restaurants, mostly ethnic and good. We happened on Bamboo one evening. It was almost empty with a large enclosed patio and reasonably sized indoor area. It has marked parking spaced in the back for those who don't want to street park. Its theme is Mexican-Carribean fusion that it pulls off quite well. The beef and chicken offerings range from traditional arroz con pollo to more adventurous offerings. I ordered a salmon that tasted a bit off;the owner/chef took me into the kitchen where he showed me a beautiful side of fresh salmon and brought it out. This tasted wonderful with a complex, tangy sauce that had some elements of mole but with a citrus base and considerable complexity. A definite find to which we will return. read more

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Good Food and Great Service. Nice little spot tucked away in Culver City. The vibe is nice good libations. read more

My guy and I popped in here last week on a random weeknight. The owner quickly made us feel at home and valued. The drinks were poured well and the food was delicious! I had the steak and my guy was sorry I didn't share more than a bit with him before I gobbled it up. He was served a special off-the-menu dish (pasta with shrimp) and he was happy too. We'll be going back soon. Thanks for the kind welcome! read more

The food was so good. We ordered mango chicken, basil and tomato pizza, and bamboo salad. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous. Service was also great. The server was very friendly and checked in with us several times throughout the meal. Recommend! read more

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The food is like a Latin infused Caribbean yummy combination! It's amazing there's music playing the owner is very sweet and he loves to make you feel comfortable and welcome. The shrimp is really good The mango chicken is amazing and don't miss out on the appetizer for the ceviche! It's like nothing you've had before. read more

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Popped in here for a quick drink. Bartender was super nice and the drinks were refreshing and tasty. Definitely need to comeback to try the food! read more

Bamboo Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First, you can park the car. It is so crazy no parking in the city. We stopped there because that. We saw the restaurant and thought it looks like a good spot. It used to be a fusion food. The food is really good taste, salsa is spicy lightly, the mole of salmon incredibly delicious. The crab cake is perfect. The service is nice, just a little slow. The cost is not bad, $62 for three people. And the ambiance is beautiful, very nice. They gave patio as well. read more

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I've tried many different menu items (appetizers, soup, sandwich, pizza, chicken, steak, seafood, dessert) at Bamboo over the years, and I can honestly say every single item is delicious. I've also been to Bamboo with multiple different people and they've all loved the food (and drinks) as well. Service is friendly, they have a parking lot, and food is reasonably priced. Everything you could want in a restaurant in LA. I highly recommend you try it! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in LA! Food is delicious and so are the drinks while not being too pricey. Owner is super nice. I'd recommend they put some signs and lights out indicating they're open and attract more people. This place deserves more hype try their mojitos and tortas! read more

Bamboo Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to this spot on a Friday night to grab some dinner with my wife. It was later in the evening, like 930, but the place was pretty dead. We started with the tostaditas, which were actually really good. It's just two tostadas, but everything on it was super flavorful and fresh. The pizza and chicken weren't bad but nothing too special. What really put a damper on our evening was the staff arguing most of the time we were there. Not sure what they were yelling about, but it was pretty rude as we could hear the yelling over their loud music while trying to enjoy our meal. Probably wouldn't go back just because it wasn't very welcoming it, but worth it to try the food since their cuisine is somewhat unique. Hope you enjoy! read more

Bamboo Restaurant - Veggie pizza & Mango Chicken - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went back to Bamboo tonight with four friends and ordered my favorite entree Yucatán Chicken. It was as good as it was 4 months ago and 20 years ago. So good and so consistent. read more

This restaurant was closed during Covid, and I thought they were closed forever. Boy, am I glad they reopened! Drinks - solid 5. One of the best cocktails. Food - solid 5. The Cancun steak sauce is so flavorful that I could lick the plate. The Caribbean shrimp hits all the right notes of sweet, salty, and a little bit of acidity. The side of rice goes so well with all the sauces that I wanted to devour another plate. Service - The server was very knowledgeable about all the items on the plate. I highly recommend this place; you won't find this kind of amazing Caribbean food in Los Angeles. read more

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I enjoyed my visit here. The service was great and very attentive and friendly. The music playing in the background was making want to dance. I am not a dancer. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It was a nice day so I sat outside. The food was delicious. I enjoy their take on the New York Streak and the salmon. The crab cakes with the pineapple sauce hit the spot. The drinks were on point. They gave us a good buzz. I would definitely recommend this place. It is pricey but I think it's worth it. Good place for a date. read more

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The food and drinks are amazing here. The service was also very good. From the looks of the outside restaurant it looks very small, but it's very spacious inside and definitely a place to have a group or a party of several people. The food is authentic and seasoned very well. read more

I've eaten here three times with family and it's been delicious every time. The moment you step through the door you're greeted. Service is top notch and don't get me started in the food! Chefs kiss!! The vegetable fried rice is a must. The lettuce wraps are so flavorful and the soups. The main dishes are all winners and there is so much to try each visit. They have tables for huge groups which we always have at least 7 or 8 people every time. Oh! The matcha ice cream do not skip! read more

Drinks are amazing I had to try the sweet lady. A must try! Food is on point. Bartender was so cool to us. The best part was watching the owner come out and make drinks and help the staff out. Very friendly. I recommend coming here for a date night. read more

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Back again on a Friday night and can't imagine why the place is so quiet. Mushroom soup filled with multiple types of mushrooms in a delicious broth. Chilaquiles filled with flavor and of course their salmon with mango sauce. Loved the food once again. read more

Love their mango chicken it's the best chicken entrée in Los Angeles! Service is excellent, and a nice variety of drinks

We attended a graduation and the food was preordered and served it buffet style. The food was tasty and hot. The plantains were especially nice, cooked until a caramelized glazed covered them. Two types of chicken dishes, curry pineapple and a Mediterranean style. Both were good. Service was nice too. The event was crowded but they managed to clear tables fast and served the people in a timely manner. We'll go back during regular business hours read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for many many years and the food is amazing and always consistently delicious! Food- The mango chicken is one of their most popular dishes and is the perfect balance of a lil sweet and savory. This dish is the go to for most of my friends. I always get their BBQ Chicken salad but with shrimp instead. It comes with an array of flavorful grilled vegetables over salad, and I have to tell you for as healthy as this dish is, you wouldn't even know it cause the flavor is out of this world. I could eat this dish every day!! And I love their black beans. They are creamy and delicious. And you must have their chips, guacamole and salsa. Their salsa has a nice little kick and such great flavor than most common salsas. I could drink a bowl of it and like to dip my shrimp in it. Food is always fresh tasting and delivers great flavor every time! Hats off to the chef! Ambiance- They have a beautiful outside patio and is very charming at night when it is all lit up. It's perfect when entertaining guests or have a business meeting. They have heat lamps as well. Very cozy! Staff - They truly are an amazing team! Always friendly and helpful to accommodate any special request if they are able. I've always received great service, which I find refreshing as some places just don't seem to care about the experience anymore. Lastly, I am really writing this review because it is rare to find such a gem these days which consistently has amazing food and always a great time! Enjoy!! read more

Literally a gem. Carribean/Mexican fusion done so well. The service was immaculate and was not overbearing but was always watching. The vibe is upscale but not pretentious or too fancy. Pricing is incredible and an entire family could eat here for less than $150. This is one of those special places that you only know about if you find it on Yelp or live in the area. Stop here if you want to try something totally different. Juan Carlos was an incredible waiter and was so kind. Elevated the entire experience for us and made it such a special night. Pro tip; order the fries and the ceviche. Incredible food all around that feels like you're on vacation. read more

Bamboo Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best food Reasonable costs Great place Nothing better than Mango chicken dish there than anywhere read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this little gem. Bamboo is sort of tucked into a a parking lot off of Venice Blvd. the inside is very clean and nice. It's nice and modern with the perfect dim lighting. Service is amazing, waiters know the menu well and can make recommendations. The food is very delicious. It's Latin fusion so you definitely get the taste of various Latin flavors. Drinks are phenomenal! read more

Yum!!! This place is absolutely delicious- mango chicken was amazing- also my first time having a michelada I loved it. Great service read more

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Bamboo has a special place in my heart. My mom used to take me all the time. And in 2024 since the reopening, it's still as amazing as ever! The shrimp pizza, the corn chowder, Yucatan Chicken, Cancun Steak. But the most delicious of them all... the FLAN!!!! OH wait... the MOST DELICIOUS THING... THE MOJITOS!!! They use real sugar cane and this special machine... What a gem of a place. 5 stars. read more

There are four great Brazilian restaurants in Palms/Culver City: Bamboo, Bella Donna, Cafe Brasil, and Pampas. Bamboo is the classiest of them all. This place also has amazing Mango Chicken, and good churrasco. It's a great date night spot, and my grandmother even liked this place. The best part is that they close at 11pm. The music is groovy, and the waiters are all well dressed. This is the best restaurant to go to in Palms after 9pm, and the food is better than any place that I have been to in Downtown Culver City. read more

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere, but it was strangely empty during dinner hours. The server was very thorough in descriptions and friendly. We got the Yucatan chicken, arroz con pollo, and shared the chips and salsa. The food was subpar. My friend did not enjoy her Yucatan chicken. Wasn't worth it for the prices. read more

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Had an early dinner on Sunday night. Walked in and we were greeted by the lady behind the bar. The place was empty so we had the choice of sitting anywhere. We sat in the first dining area, entering from the parking lot. They had a second dining area behind a wall, past the bar. There was also outdoor seating but it was too cold for that. The waitress came by and took our drink orders. I had the Seafood Paella. It was ok. The dish was full of flavor but the seafood wasn't the best. BF had the Arroz con pollo. Lots of fat left on the chicken bits. He was concerned that it was been microwaved due to the heat of the food and plate. Friend had the Mango chicken. No complaints there other than the garnish. Inedible salad on the side under the plantains. We didn't see the waitress again and the guys needed a refill. So one of them got up and walked over to the second room to ask for refills. Another gentleman appeared and got the drinks. The waitress came back to offer us some dessert. We were just ready for our check. I did take a picture of the check because I'm always curious as to how some establishments are able to jot down the price per item and then others don't. They did charge for the chips n salsa. Chips were stale :-/ First time here but also the last. No reason to go back if I wasn't a fan the first visit. read more

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The food, ambiance and service was great. I love this place I have been coming for years.

A nice place with good food, but it's way overpriced for the portion sizes. Spent $50 a limeade and small steak.

Amazing food in a beautiful ambiance. Most excited that it's open again and been upgraded with new tables and set up read more

Consistently good. Mango chicken was excellent and the Yucatan sauce is Amazing! Lots of outdoor seating and free parking! No valet! Great cocktail menu too! read more